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Using a Crimp Cover

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Using a Crimp Cover

Follow this step-by-step technique to learn the basics of using a crimp cover to hide your crimp beads.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

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Step 1

Hold the crimp cover with flat nose pliers (easier to hold in my opinion) or with chain nose pliers.

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Step 2

While grasping the crimp cover in your pliers, insert crimp bead into the crimp cover so that it is cupping it. I typically wait until I’m done stringing to add the crimp cover.

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Step 3

Pinch the cover closed over the crimp bead.

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Step 4

Turn the crimp cover a quarter turn and pinch again to secure the seam and round off the cover.

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Step 5

All done!

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